Introduction: Traffic
accidents are of the most common causes for emergency ward admissions with variable
outcomes ranging from full recovery to death. In order to have an accurate
policy setting, the information regarding the accidents should be unraveled.
The present study was carried out aiming to describe traffic accidents causing
trauma in one of Iran&rsquo;s major municipalities.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 757 patients
admitted to the emergency wards with the background of traffic accidents were
included in the study. All patients had signed informed consent before
participating in the study. Data regarding these patients were extracted from
the hospital information system (HIS) and then analyzed.
Results: The
mean age of the patients was 33.09 &plusmn; 17.19. Most of the patients (70.7%) were
men. Almost two third of the patients were injured inside the cities. Accidents
happening on the inter-city roads were significantly related to the car
collisions. Emergency medical services (EMS) were the most common route of
admission and referral. The head trauma had the highest incidence rate among all
traumas based on location. Accidents on the inter-city roads were related to
the injury to the neck, thorax, and upper limbs.
Conclusion:
Based on various factors effecting trauma caused in
traffic accidents, the clinical picture was variable. It is important to have
an understanding of the situation regarding traffic accidents in order to
further enhance the quality of care for these patients